Is it true that during the Vietnam War, draftees and enlistees were allowed to volunteer for SF training?

Question

Is it true that during the Vietnam War, draftees and enlistees were allowed to volunteer for SF training?Back then, what did Special Forces training consisted of? apart from the basic training, airborne training and the robin sage course? I heard that such recruits were considered to be "SF babies'', since only airborne qualified NCOs and officers were allowed to try out for Special Forces training. In which year was this policy implemented, during 1968 or as far back as 1965?

Answer 1

Recruits often volunteer for special training in order to protect themselves in battles.

Answer 2

Yes, several times in history, has Special forces accepted recruits right out of AIT.

They did so during the late 1960's and again for a short time in the early 1980's.

And of course, they are now allowing recruits to enlist under the 18X option, to go to SFAS after Infantry OSUT. They actually go to a 4 week pre SFAS course, Special Operations Preparation Course (SOPC) before going to SFAS.

After SFAS they attend SFQC.

Training was pretty much the same as today. Each speciality has thier own individual training that can last up to 1 1/2 years.

Then they come back, and go thru collective training, ending in Robin Sage.

Answer 3

Never heard of anyone on thier first enlistment being in Special Forces back then.